Robot actor makes stage debut in Japan

[la bombe]

OK, this is effing creepy. I hate human-like robots :(

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A life-like robot called Geminoid F has taken to the stage in Japan, but is there a chance it will it take over from the "real" performers?

Geminoid F was seated for the duration of the short play and her actions were controlled from behind-the-scenes by a human.

Actress Bryerly Long, working alongside the android in a Japanese play titled Sayonara, said she feels it lacks "human presence", making her feel "alone" on stage.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11732995

[Ibericus]

That's the only thing the japanese can do, fuckin robots, they are useless..